Several days had passed since Nick and Dostov's meeting. While Nick stubbornly pressed Alice to tell him about Dostov's vision, I spent the time calling Lana.At first I was worried about how to tell Lana about the pregnancy. Due to the recent situation with the Dostov clan I haven't had time to think about my best friend. Until now, I don't know how much of Lana's memory Nick erased during Greg's accident. But seeing how Lana and Greg's relationship is still the same as before, it seems Nick didn't erase too much of Lana's memory. I'll have to ask Nick later ...For nearly two weeks cooped up in the penthouse I spent my time eating bagels, drinking Nick's blood, and sleeping. I don't know why this pregnancy has been so hard on me, the only thing I want to do all the time is just curl up next to Nick and sleep. My stomach also looks bigger than I thought, now I have to walk more carefully than before.We plan to go back to Nick and Greg's house because it's wider than this penthouse,
(POV - Lana)For the second time I glanced at the Ballroom door while Mr. LeBlanc, Ella's new boss, spoke of her 'awe' for my best friend.This guy definitely likes Ella, I thought as I replied to what he was talking about with a polite response. For some reason Ella always attracts these types of men, first Oliver and now her own boss. ugh. And now she left me with her boss who was busy praising her."Are you waiting for something, Miss Morrel?" question LeBlanc made my head turn back at him."Ah, sorry. I have to go to the toilet, but it looks like the toilet inside here is full so I thought of going to the toilet outside." I answered with a polite smile. Even though I just wanted to find Ella who had disappeared into the toilet earlier."Please, Miss Morrel." he replied with a friendly smile. I nodded at him then fled towards the main door of the Ballroom. I don't really know much about this place, but luckily Christine is also Ella's co-worker so I have friends going to her wedding
His car moved toward the dark and lonely suburbs of Manhattan. We entered a well maintained warehouse complex, no security or anyone to be seen in this place. Even though Gregory took me to a suspicious place, strangely I never felt afraid when I am with him.He parked his car in front of one of the smaller warehouses. "Go out." he ordered me before getting out of the car. I unbuckled my seatbelt and got out of the car."I want to go back." I said to him again "We ... can talk tomorrow, I won't run away." Spending time alone with him until morning is dangerous for my heart.Gregory stopped walking towards the warehouse then turned and walked towards me "Why didn't you report me?" he repeated, his eyes even darker in the twilight."For what? No one will believe me." I hug myself as the cold night wind blows towards us.Gregory took off his navy coat and slung it over my shoulder. "Come on in, it's warmer inside." He grabbed my shoulder to walk with him.With a bit of panic I touched hi
"You and me?" I repeated with an uneasy feeling.Gregory stood up from his chair then pushed my back to sit in front of the breakfast he had prepared, "I've been waiting for you all this time, do you think just one night is enough to make up for it?" he asked, bending behind me."Isn't that your rule? Once for each woman?" I replied, swallowing hard because his hands gently squeezed my shoulders and then one of his hands pulled my chin until I looked back at him."No." he whispered while looking at my slightly parted lips "Lana, I want you all the time ... Do you know what it feels like?" Gregory kissed my lips slowly, sucking every inch of my lips until they become wet and slightly swollen."What if I don't want you?" I asked with a suppressed sigh, "Are you going to force me?""Of course not, but I'm very persuasive. And I usually always get what I want." he answered arrogantly before kissing the corners of my lips again. "Just give up. You can't run from me anymore, Lana."***Beca
(POV - Gregory Shaw)I can't remember the last time I could drink blood in peace ... A few weeks ago? A few months ago? Lately I've only been drinking blood from a bag of blood that's been heated briefly in the microwave because I don't have time. It tastes disgusting compared to the blood wine I'm used to drinking.Ever since his obsession with killing Alastair, which ultimately failed, Nick left all his work in the office to me. Besides that I also helped Nick track down Alastair, hide Eleanor, and save her when she was held by the Dostov clan ...Although none of them worked, tsk.I sip the dark red liquid in my Wine glass slowly, trying to enjoy the sweet taste on my tongue a little longer. And now, after everything is over I hope my life goes back to how it used to be.The only thing that hasn't changed is my routine of flying to San Francisco every weekend, even though I don't mind taking four hours to meet Lana but my life would be much easier if she lived near me. The closer t
A week afterI've given Lana time to 'run' for a week. Only Nick realized something was wrong with me when I came back from San Francisco earlier than usual. I should appreciate his efforts not to ask questions and interfere in my affairs.But ... his efforts only lasted for three days.Nick ... can be more annoying than usual when he's curious. I don't know how Ella can put up with a creature like Nick. If other normal people are curious, they will usually ask you directly.But Nick is not someone who can be put into the normal category.Maybe at first he doesn't seem to care, then after a while he starts bothering you with his questioning look, then his questioning look changes to an analytical look, then changes again to a suspicious look. Nick won't ask until he drives you crazy with his looks .Actually our life would be easier if he asked me directly.So after spending three days under his annoying analytical gaze, I told him about Lana. And he didn't look surprised to find out.
I've been trying to reach Nick for the last twenty minutes after visiting Lancaster, but Nick isn't answering my calls at all so I decide to head back home to get my passport. The earliest flight to Finland leaves in six hours and I need my passport before I can book my ticket.It's unusual for Nick to leave his phone off for so long, I thought as my car stopped at a red light.Nick's car wasn't there when I got home, there wasn't even anyone other than Ella in the house. Nick will not leave his wife while pregnant. Usually if Nick has to leave, at least I or Erik will be on standby near Ella."Ella, where's Nick?" I asked when I saw him sitting on the sofa."I don't know, I can't reach him." he answered in a strange voice. I meant to go get my passport in my room but the tense look on Ella's face made me take a few steps back until I was in front of her again.She was staring at the fire with a strained, panicked expression, which made my instincts go wary."Eleanor ... " I called so
The sound of a pair of footsteps interrupted my brief reverie. Alice walked past me without looking back and went straight into Nick's room. She had changed the dress she was wearing before with the black t-shirt and jeans she usually wore. One of her hands carried a small suitcase which I felt was filled with fresh blood. Other footsteps could be heard following, I don't need to guess who it was because I just met them a few hours ago.Lancaster sat on the same sofa as me without saying hello, he was still wearing the same clothes. It's just that from his expression at this time it seemed he didn't want to be here. I leaned my back on the couch and turned to him, "What are you doing here?"Lancaster sighed before looking back at me with his green eyes that looked bored, "Waiting for Alice ... So this is your house?""Erik, what is he doing here?" I asked, turning to him."Mr. Lancaster is in Alice's protection." His reply was short, as if his answer explained everything."I thought y